And Now, The 15 Best Responses From PT Anderson’s Twitter Q&A
Today, Phantom Thread director Paul Thomas Anderson hopped onto that film's Twitter feed to hold a no-holds-barred Q&A with the masses. You never really know how these things are gonna turn out - just ask Woody Harrelson how much he enjoyed his Reddit Q&A - but this session turned out to be particularly entertaining.
So much so, in fact, that we've put together a list of our fifteen favorite PTA responses. These questions really run the gamut, touching on the director's work with Daniel Day-Lewis, possible future projects, and the filmographies of both Paul WS Anderson and Will Ferrell.
First up, here's PT Anderson's favorite film of the year...
Call Me By Your Name #askpta https://t.co/TDOVcDRK5Q
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
On which version of Daniel Day-Lewis he most enjoyed being around...
Well, I liked being in the wide open spaces with Plainview digging for oil. Reynolds house was a bit claustrophobic. I think Plainview would kill me, however, while Reynolds would just stab you with his wicked tongue. Plainview was less fussy, so I say Plainview #askpta https://t.co/DUbgb8jLNZ
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
Upon seeing an unflattering photo of himself and wife Maya Rudolph...
On the odds of him directing a full-on horror film...
5-1? 3-2? #askpta https://t.co/OmCQ1B8egZ
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
Upon being told to reunite with Adam Sandler...
yes, sir, my pleasure. #askpta https://t.co/ORpLDbPKAM
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
On what movie he wishes he could've seen in theaters...
Great question. North By Northwest. I heard it opened at Radio city Music hall. also the godfather at radio city. wish i'd seen 2001 when it came out. wish i could have gone to A Place in The Sun opening day. i love this game. #askpta https://t.co/tWdkLttayd
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
On why he's not currently writing his own WWII epic...
Cause i'm fucking around on twitter. you're right, emilio. #askpta https://t.co/TwRWsv9btz
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
Upon being asked, by a fan, for a note to get out of school tomorrow...
Dear Teacher, Please let Lauren go to the movies tomorrow. I think she deserves a break. She is a good student who works hard, so pretty please, with sugar on top, let her go to the movies. #askpta https://t.co/mJVuvVWK4T
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
On being confused with Paul WS Anderson...
On what he thought about Kylo Ren in The Last Jedi...
I Heart Kylo Ren.
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
But I heart Ray more. What's gonna happen?!?!?!?! #askpta https://t.co/zezD9OhrS4
On tricking an impatient friend into watching Magnolia...
Just tell her/him that it's 90 minutes long. just lie. if it's too late for that, I'd suggest watching Nashville. it's only 89 minutes long #askpta https://t.co/qxHYUsryA7
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
Here's PT Anderson responding to a question about "prestige television" with an excellent Step Brothers callback...
is that a thing? that words makes me paranoid. i'm not really into prestige anything. Unless it's Prestige Worldwide. #askpta https://t.co/TlFBDio90D
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
On the secret inspiration behind The Master...
Upon being asked who ended up owning Boogie Nights' most infamous prop...
marky. #askpta https://t.co/gzuY87X5vX
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
And, finally, here's PT Anderson with his picks for Will Ferrell's best films:
Catalina Wine Mixer
— Phantom Thread (@Phantom_Thread) January 17, 2018
Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Ron Burgundy 1 & 2 #askpta https://t.co/Hf0ohVU1vG
The entire Q&A, which you can read by checking out the official Phantom Thread twitter feed, is well worth looking over in full; these are just our favorite responses. See one you think should've made the cut? Feel free to leave it in the comments below.
(Note: Header photo by Jürgen Fauth used with permission via Wikimedia Commons)
